Nights With Uncle Remus
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Nights with Uncle Remus is a collection of African-American folktales compiled by Joel Chandler Harris. The stories are told by Uncle Remus, an elderly African-American man, to a young white boy. The tales are full of humor, wisdom, and insight into the human condition. The stories in Nights with Uncle Remus are often about animals, but they also deal with human themes such as love, loss, and betrayal. The animals in the stories are often personified, and they represent different aspects of human nature. For example, Brer Rabbit is a clever and resourceful trickster, while Brer Fox is a cunning and greedy bully. Nights with Uncle Remus has been praised for its humor, wisdom, and insight into the human condition. The stories have been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and other works of art. They continue to be enjoyed by people of all ages.Book Details
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Joel Chandler Harris
United States
Joel Chandler Harris was an American journalist, fiction writer, and folklorist best known for his collection of Uncle Remus stories. Born in Eatonton, Georgia, where he served as an apprentice on a p...
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